Ghana has called on the international community to shift from pledges to concrete measures in addressing misinformation and disinformation, warning that advances in artificial intelligence are accelerating the spread of false narratives.
Speaking at the 48th Session of the Committee on Information at the United Nations, Dr. Winnifred Nafisa Mahama, Acting Director of the Information Services Department, said the global information ecosystem is facing mounting strain, with disinformation eroding public trust, deepening divisions and posing risks to peace and security.
Dr. Mahama said Ghana supports the UN’s Global Principles for Information Integrity but stressed that their effectiveness will depend on implementation, particularly through targeted capacity-building initiatives for developing countries.
She pointed to the widening digital divide as a structural challenge, urging sustained investment not only in digital infrastructure but also in traditional platforms such as radio to ensure broader and more inclusive access to reliable information.
She further highlighted the need to strengthen multilingual communication, improve media and information literacy, and enhance protections for journalists operating in increasingly complex information environments.
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Dr. Mahama called for greater backing for the United Nations Department of Global Communications and United Nations Information Centres, saying both institutions play a central role in disseminating credible and accessible information globally.
She concluded by reaffirming Ghana’s commitment to multilateral cooperation aimed at building a more resilient and equitable global information ecosystem, as concerns grow over the misuse of emerging technologies to manipulate public discourse.
